Merlin Piscitelli

Chief revenue officer Datasite

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M&A

Trump's tariffs trigger global M&A reactions

Despite geopolitical concerns, key sectors that could carve out M&A opportunities include automotive, energy, and manufacturing

Merlin Piscitelli, March 11 2025
M&A

Navigating M&A in an election year: strategies for dealmakers

A survey of more than 600 M&A dealmakers reveals that risk assessment, regulatory requirements and due diligence management are top concerns

Merlin Piscitelli, November 20 2024
M&A

Europe snap elections slow M&A recovery

As new governments settle into place in the UK and France, business leaders and dealmakers will need to prepare for even more due diligence scrutiny

Merlin Piscitelli, September 10 2024
Capital Markets

London needs to up its game to attract IPOs

Regulatory changes, market stability and political certainty will be key to improve the London Stock Exchange's competitiveness

Merlin Piscitelli, June 17 2024
Capital Markets

UK needs more regulatory clarity and commitment to attract IPOs

The Spring Budget has had mixed reaction and until there are bigger reforms UK equity markets will likely stay subdued

Merlin Piscitelli, April 15 2024
Ensuring M&A deal completion in turbulent times

Merlin Piscitelli of Datasite explores how streamlined due diligence and prioritising ESG and cybersecurity risks can make or break a deal

Merlin Piscitelli, May 16 2023